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serial numbers.
Page
Energy-SavingTips...,.. . . . . ..2
important Cautions. . ., . . . ...-.3
Howto Connect Electricity. . ...3
It is designed to helpyou operate
and maintain your new refrigerator
properly.
You’llfind them on a labelat
the
bottom, justinsidethefreshfood
compartmentdoor,
Keep it handyforanswersto your
questions.
Installation Requirements. . . ...4
These numbersare also on the
Consumer Product Ownership
Registration cardthat came with
yourrefrigerator.Before sending
in this card,pleasewritethese
numbershere:
Howto Adjust Rollers...... . . . ,4
(fyou don’t understandsomething
or need more help...
Call,toll-free:
The GE Answer Center~
800.626.2000
consumer information service
Howto Adjust LevelingLegs.. ..4
Howto Set Temperature
Controls. . . . . . . .. . . . ..t . . . ...5
How to Use Energy-Saver
Switch.. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...5
FoodStorageSuggestions.. ...6
Shelves. . . . ... . . . . . . . . ..c . ...7
Storage Drawers.. . . . . . . . . . . ..$
Model Number
or write (include your phone
number)
Consumer Af/airs
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, KY40225
Serial Number
Use.these numbers inany
correspondenceorservicecalls
concerningyourrefrigerator.
Ilfyoureceiveda damaged
refrigerator,immediatelycontact
the dealer (or builder) that sold you
lce Service. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . ...9
Accessories .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...9
User Maintenance
instructions . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ..lO
the refrigerator.
Save time andmoney.
Beforeyoucallforservice,check
the Problem Solver on pages 11
.——
through 13. It lists minor causes of
operating problems that you can “
correct yourself. It could save you
an unnecessary service call.
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Problem Solver ..,... . . . ...11-13
ConsumerServices. . . . . . . ...15
Warranty. .. . . . . . . . . .Back Cover
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~ Keep all foods covered to
reduce moisture build-up inside
the refrigerator.
@If you turn controls to coldest
position for quick chilling or freez-
ing, be sure to turn them back to
regular settings.
QDon’t overcrowd your refrigerator.
overcrowding can require extra
electrical energy to keep every- ..@:y
~ Location of your refrigerator is
itnportant. Avoid locating it next to
your range, a heating vent or where
sun will shine directly on it.
GDon’t open doors more often
than necessary.
~ Close the doors as soon as
possible, particularly in hot, humid
weather.
~ Keep Energy Saver Switch in the
left position unless moisture forms
on the outside of the refrigerator.
~ Be sure the doors are closed
tightly. Before leaving the house or
retiring for the night, check to be
sure
doors haven’tbeenleft ajar
inadvertent! y.
QStore only those foods requiring
refrigeration in your refrigerator.
~ Wipe all moisture from bottles
and cartons before putting them in
the refrigerator.
~~~~!~~—When usingthis
appliance, alwaysexercise basic
safety precautions, including the
following:
~ Usethis appl!ance only forits
intendedpurposeasdescribed in
this Use and Care Book.
@This refrigerator must beproperly
installedinaccordancewiththe
h-wta!lationinstructionsbeforeit
isused.See grounding instructions
below and on page 4.
@Never unplug yaw refrigerator
bypullingonthe powercord.
Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the receptacle.
~ Repairor replaceimmediately
a!!electricservicecordsthat
havebecomefrayed or otherwise
damaged Doriot use acord that
showscracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either the
lug or connector end.
* When movingyour refrigerator
awayfromthe wail, be careful
notto rollover or damagethe
powercord.
~ Afteryour refrigeratorisin
operation,do nottouchthe cold
The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong
(grounding) plug which mates with
a standard three-prong (grounding)
>~l~alj
receptacle(Fig. 1)to minimize
,/ .\--
:- he possibility of electric shock
.,,-.-—-,-’
“--hazard from this appliance.
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surfaces,pafiicuiarly when hands
are damp or wet. Skin mayadhere
to these extremely cold surfaces.
~ Hyour refrigeratorhasan
automaticimmaker,donotplace
fingersor handsm theautomatic
icemakingmechanismwhilethe
refrigeratorispluggedin.This will
prevent contact with the moving
partsof the ejectormechanism,
or with the heating element that
releasesthe cubes,
@Don’trefreezefrozenfoods
whichhavethawedcompletely.
The United States Department of
Agriculture in Home and Garden
Bulletin No. 69 says:
‘~..Youmaysafely refreeze frozen
foods that havethawed if they still
contain ice crystals or if they are
still cold—below 40°F.
‘:. .Thawed ground meats, poultry,
or fish that have anyoff-odor
or off-color should not be refrozen
and should not be eaten. Thawed ‘
ice cream should be discarded. If
the odor or co!or of any food is
poor or questionable, get rid of it.
The food may be dangerous to eat.
“Even partial thawing and refreez-
ing reduce the eating quality of
foods, particularly frwts, vege-
t~bies, and prepared foods. The
eating quality of red meats is
affected lessthan that of many
other foods. Use refrozen foods as
soon as possible to saveas much
of their eating quafity asyou can.”
@If yourold refrigeratorisstill
aroundthe housebutnotin use,
be sureto removethedoors.This
will reduce the possibility of danger
to children.
ISUnplug yourrefrigemtm
A. Before making any repairs.
Note: We strongly recommend
that any servicing be performed
by aqualified individual.
ELBefore cleaning.
C. Before replacing a burned-out
light bulb, the refrigerator should
be unplugged in order to avoid
contact with a live wire fiJament.
(A burned-out light bulb may
break when being replaced.)
Note: Turning control to (3FF
position does not remove power
to the light circuit.
~ Donotoperateym.wrefrigeratorin
the presenceofexplosivefumes.
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Have the wall receptacle and
circuit checked by a qualified
electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
3
Where a standard two-prong wall
receptacle isencountered, it isthe
personal responsibility and obli-
gation of the customer to have it
replaced with a properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle.
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undercertain conditions, westrongly
recommendagainstuseofanadapter
plug.However,ifyoustill elect to use
anadapter,where localcodespermit,
aTENIPORN?YCONNECTION may
bemadeto aproperly grounded
two-prong wall receptacle by usbof
aUL listed adapter (Fig. 2)available
at most local hardware stores.
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BEFOREUSE
Thelargerslot inthe adaptermustbe
aligned with the Iargerslot inthe wall
receptacle to provide proper polarity
in the connection of the powercord.
CAUTION: Attaching adapter
ground terminal to wall receptacle
cover screw does not ground the
appliance unless cover screw is
metal, and not insulated, and wall
receptacle is grounded through
house wiring, Customer should
havethe circuit checked bya qual-
ified electrician to make sure the
receptacle is properly grounded.
W/hendisconnectingthe power
cordfromthe adapter, always hold
the adapter with one hand. If this
is not done, the adapter ground
terminal is very likely to break
with repeated use.
SIWLNCIthe adapter gKNu?d
terminalbreak, DO NOT USE the
a~piianceuntil a properground
hasagain been established.
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Becauseof potential safety hazards
undercertain conditions,westrongly
recommend againstthe useof an
extension cord. However,if youstill
elect to usean extension cord, it is
absolutely necessarythat it beaUL
listed 3-wire grounding type appli-
ance extension cord and that the
current carrying ratingofthe cord be
15amperes minimum. Such exten-
sion cords are obtainable through
your local service organization.
This is recommended for best
performance and to prevent over-
loading house wiring circuits,
which could cause a possible fire
hazardfrom overheating wires.
Do not installrefrigeratorwhere
temperaturewH$go Mow 60°F.
because it will not run often enough
to maintain proper temperatures.
Doinstallitcmafloorstrongenough
tosupportafullyloadedrefrigerator.
Also see Energy-Saving Tips
regarding location.
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refrigerator location. It will simplify
connection of optional automatic
icetmakershould you wish to install
one at a later date.
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Adjustablerdkrs {onmodelsso
equipped) which enableyou to
moverefrigerator awayfromwailfor
cleaning, or kwding legs,are
located behind basegrille. They
shouldbeset sorefrigerate_is
firmly positioned onfloor andfront is
raisedjust enough that doorsclose
easily when opened about halfway.
Toadjustrollersor levelinglegs,
remove base grille by grasping it
at bottom and pulling it out.
ROLLER
ADJUSTINGSCREW
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Turn roller adjusting screws or
leveling legs clockwise to raise
refrigerator, counterclockwiseto
lower it. Useadjustable wrench or
pliers onthe roller adjusting screw’s
3/8” hex head bolt.
When adjusting rollers or leveling
legsfor proper door closure}bottom
front edge of cabinet should be
approximately 5/8” from floor’.
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Toreplace basegri!le, align prongs
on back of grille with clamps in
cabinet and push forward until
grille snaps into place.
.
TEMPERATURE (xmmm..s
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ALLOW 24 HOURS FOR TEMPERATURES TO STAB
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Yourrefrigerator hastwo controls
that let you regulate the tempera-
ture in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
INWM4LLY,setthe FRESH FOOD
controlat 5 and the FREEZER
controlatC
Note:Turningthefreshfoodcontrol
to “OFF”turnsoff BOTH cmMMrt-
rnents-fresh foodAND freezer.
(he the milktestforthefreshfood
compartment.Place a container of
milk onthetopshelf inthe fresh food
compartment. Check it a day later.
If the milk is too warm or too cold,
adjust the temperature controls.
Usethe ice cream testforthe
freezer compartment.Place a con-
tainer of ice cream in the center of
the freezer compartment. Check it
after aday. If its too hard ortoo soft,
adjust the temperature controls.
thermostat bdcw
60°Fsatnight
...
you maywant to turn the )ettered
control one step colder, asfrom “C”
to “D.” Cooler temperatures in the
house maycause the freezer con-
trols to operate lessfrequently,
thus allowing the freezer compart-
ment to warmsomewhat.Toprotect
your frozen food supply, leave your
)eftered setting at this colder setting
for the entire winter or for whatever
period of time you are turning down
your thermostat. This is especially
important when the thermostat is
turned down for anextended period.
This change should have no
effect on your fresh food section.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, asfrom “5” to “4.”
When you stop turning the thermo-
statdown, turn temperature controls
back to their regular settings.
The Energy Saver Switch is located
on the temperature controi panel.
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toClpemteyew’ R2fmyix-”
aim,push switch II(Ithe M position.
This turns off heaters in your
refrigerator that prevent moisture
from forming on the outside.
Useof the Energy Saver Switch
can saveyou money, Estimated
yearly savings,depending on your
local electric rates, are asfollows:
Model
EstimatedYearlySavings
En~~gy
ElectricRate(PerKwII)
Savings
$ ,05
$ ,08
$ .11
(APP~ox.)
:;;;; $9.00 $1600
$21.00
16%
CTF20
OT~2(3
$10.00
$17.00
$23.00
1696
With the heaters turned off, there
is achance that moisture mayform
on the outside of your refrigerator,
especially when the weather is
humid. The humidity is most likely
to be high in the summer, in the
early morning hours, and in homes
which are not air conditioned.
Over an extended period of time,
moisture that forms on the outside
maycause deterioration of the paint
finish. It will be important to protect
the finish by using appliance polish
wax as described on page 10.
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Whenthe EnergySaver Switchk
pushedtothe right,electricity flows
through the low wattage heaters
which warm the outside of the cab-
inet and, under most conditions,
prevent the forming of moisture
or water droplets.
It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself
automatically.
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@Always remove store wrappings.
* Rewrapinfoil, film or waxpaper
and refrigerate immediately.
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Eatingqualitydrops
REFRIGERflTORFREEZER
To she cheese,
wrapwell with wax
affcrtimeshown
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35”
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Daoeror aluminum foil, or Dutin a
FreshMeats
Roasts(BeefandLamb). 3 to 5
?oasts(PorkandVeal), 3 to 5
Steaks(Beef) 3 to 5
2i_tops(Lamb)...,. ,,. . 3t05
lhops (Pork). 3i05
Cround and Stew Meats: : 1 to 2
lto2
Variety Meats.
Sausage(Pork). 1 to 2
I%ocesseitMeats
bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
.Srankfurters. . . . . . . . . . . . 7
%rm(Whole).. . .,, .7
Ham(Half) . . . . . . . . . . . .3t05
Ham(Slices).,.. ,. ..,.3
!-uncheon Meats......,.. 3t05
S~usage(Smoked). 7
Rusage
(Dry and Semi-Dry) 14to 21
CookedMeats
CookedMeats and
Meat Dishes ., 3 to 4
Lravy and Meat Broth, ~~ 1 to 2
FreshPoMrY
(Xicken and Turkey
(Whole). . .lto2
Chicken(Pieces) 1 to 2
7~rkey (Pieces) . ...”... lto2
Duck and Goose (Whole). 1 to 2
~;~lets,.,.. lt02
Cookwt~OIJltr~
?eces
(Covered with Broth). 1 to 2
Psces (Not Covered), ., ., 3 to 4
C:oked Poultry Dishes, ., 3 to 4
Fred Chicken
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!I’ost fruits and vegetables, . ..8-12 months
L?jn fish ,., . . . . .6-8 months
F::ty fish, rolls and breads,
SOUPS, stew, casseroles.
2-3 months
C:fies, pies, sandwiches,
:eft-overs (cooked),
:ce cream (original carton). . ..1 month max.
——
hJewtechniques are constantly
being developed. Consult the
College or County Extension
Service or your local Utility
Company for the latest information
on freezing and storing foods.
‘[ S.
Departme/?t of Agriculture
TO
store unfrozenmeats,fishand
pcmhry-—IVleats,fish and poultry
purchased from the store vary in
LjLialityand age; consequently,
safe storage time in your refrig-
erator wi!l vary.
pkktic bag.
@Carefully wrapto expel air and
help prevent mold.
@Store pre-packagedcheese in its
own wrapping if you wish.
Tostore vegetakdes--Vegetable
drawers havebeen specially de-
signed to preserve natural moisture
and freshnessof produce,
~ Crispnesscan be maintained by
covering vegetables with a moist
towel.
@As a further aid to freshness,
pre-packaged vegetables can be
stored in their original wrapping.
Tostoreicecream– Fine-quality
ice cream, with high cream
content, will normally require
slightly lower temperatures than
more “airy” already-packaged
brands with low cream content.
~ It will be necessaryto experiment
to determine the location in the
freezer compartment and the tem-
perature control setting to keep
your favorite ice creamat the right
than
There are three essential require-
ments for efficient home freezing.
1. Initial qua!ity.Freeze only
top-quality foods. Freezing retains
quality and flavor; it cannot improve
quality.
2. Speed. The quicker fruits and
vegetables are frozen after picking,
the better the frozen product will
be. You’!l save time, too, because
less culling and sorting will be
necessary.
3. i%oper packaging. Usefood
wraps designed especially for
freezing; they’re readi!y available
in a wide selection at your favorite
store.
6
lb freezemat, fishandpoultry,
wrapwell in freezer-weight foil (or
other heavy-dutywrappingmaterial)
forming it carefully to the shapeof
the contents, This expels air. Fold
andcrimp ends of the packageto
provide agood, lasting seal.
i30n’trefreeze meatthat hascom-
pletely thawed; meat,whether raw
or cooked, can befrozen success-
fully only once.
Limit freezing of fresh (unfrozen)
meatsor seafoodsto number of
poundsat atime asfollows:
CTF17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.16 pounds
CTM8 . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
.17 pounds
CTF20,CT~20.. . . . ...19 pounds
organize your faclf~ Wova!je
for
ufDi2wt5!%i@ne&$m
*
Store all like things together.This
not only savestime, butelectricity—
becauseyou can find foods faster.
~ Placethe oldest items up front so
they can be used up promptly.
~ Usethe handyshelves onthe door
for mostfrequently usedsaucesand
condiments.
@Usethe meatdrawer,ifyour mode!
hasone,for meatsyou do notfreeze.
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~ place most perishable items such
as milk, cream or cottage cheese
toward the rear of the top shelf as
they will stay coldest in this part
of the fresh food compartment.
@Cover moist foods with tight lids,
plastic film or foil.
@Leaf vegetables and fruits placed
in storage drawers will last longer
when stored in closed plastic con-
tainers or wrapped in plastic film.
e DOnot overload your fresh food
or freezer compartment with a lot
of warm food at once,
s Open the door the fewest times
possible to save electrical energy.
QWhen going out of town for sev-
eral days, leave as few perishables
as possible in the refrigerator. if
your refrigerator hasan icemaker,
move the icemaker manual switch
to “OFF” and shut off water to
the refrigerator,
I
Toremove shelves: Tilt shelf up at
front, then lift it up and out of tracks
on the rear wall of the refrigerator.
To replace shelves: Select desired
shelf height. With shelf front raised
slightly, engage top lugs in tracks
at rear of cabinet. Then lower front
of shelf until it locks into position.
Tempered glassshelves (on models
so equipped) are adjustable in the
same manner.
Shelves on doors of Hotpoint
refrigerators provide convenient
storage for frequently-used items.
Deep shelveson Hotpoint’s Deep
Door canaccommodateatwo-liter
bottle on the bottom shelf and a
six-pack on the shelf above it.
Snugger(s),on models so
equipped, are designed to give
you storage flexibility on your
fresh food door. items such as
salad dressing, steak sauces and
other condiments can now be kept
securely against the door liner to
help prevent tipping, spilling
and sliding.
For most efficient operation, place
index finger and middle finger
on
either side of the snugger and
simply move it back and forth to
fit your needs.
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(m nmcids so equipped)
Drawersat the bottom of the
fresh food compartment havebeen
specially designed to preservethe
natural moisture andfreshnessOf
produce.
!2&wwx~~mOval
Drawerswill stop before coming
ali the way out of refrigerator to
help prevent contents from spilling
onto floor. Drawerscan easiIy be
removed by tilting upslightly and
pulling past ‘(stop” location.
To removedrawerswhenthe fresh
food compartmentdoorcannot be
opened fully:
1. Remove drawerfarthest from
door.
2. Lift drawer cover upandpull itout.
3. Slide remaining drawer andcover
to the middle.
4. Remove drawer; then lift cover
and remove it.
The slide-out meatdrawer can be
removed and taken to the sink or
food preparation area.
On Mf-wid!h shelfmodels,drawer
andshelf to which it attachescanbe
relocated at any level.
CMh.dl-widthshe!fmodels,just
slide drawer out, remove drawer
cover from shelf above, relocate
cover in the position you desire it
and slide drawer back into place.
After cleaning, replace in reverse
order.
Toreleaseice cubes,invert tray,
hold it over storage bucket (on
models so equipped) or bowl, and
twist tray at both ends.
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For only one or two ice cubes,
leave the tray right-side up, twist
both ends slightly and remove
desired number of cubes.
Washtrays and storage bucket in
lukewarm water only. Do not put
them in an automatic dishwasher.
Theoptional automatic icemakerwill
replace the ice you use... automati-
cally. It can keep you supplied with
abinful ofcubes—icefor ever~hing,
everybody-without fussor muss.
If your refrigerator did not come
already equipped with an auto-
matic icemaker,you mayaddone—
contact your local Hotpoint dealer;
specify UK-KIT-I.
“rile gRwkct
co~’ifpanioilt-cl
‘$y)klf auto!mati~ kxm8k@r-”
L}lladra i(leen
water!%UEM
Youricecubescanonly be
asclear and fresh-tasting
asthe waterthat produces
them.That’swhy it’sagood
ideato purify your water
with aQuadra KleenWater
Filter.
Its activated charcoal
removesmusty,staleodors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes. A porous
fiber cartridge catchesditi,
rust particles, sandand
silt while special crystals
reduce deposits of hard
scale.
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The water filter isan option at
extracost andisavailablefrom your
Hotpoint dealer.Specify WR97X214.
It hascomplete installation instruc-
tions and installs in minutes on 1/4”
O.D. copper water line.
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Protectthepaintfinish.The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
ahigh quality, baked-onpaintfinish.
With proper care, it will staynew-
Ioalkingandrust-freeforyears,Apply
acoat of appliance polishwaxwhen
the refrigerator is newandthen at
leasttwice a year.
Appliance PolishWax& Cleaner
(Cat.
No. WR97X216) is available
from GIE/Hotpoint Appliance
PartsIVlarts.
Keep the finishclean.Wipe
with aclean cloth lightly dampened
with appliance polish waxor mild
iiquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with
a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towei. Do not use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach, or
cleaners containing bleach.
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Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year.
It is recommended that the refriger-
ator be unplugged before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Follow this same pro-
cedure for cleaning door gaskets,
meat and vegetable drawers, and
all plastic parts. Wash ice trays and
ice storage bin in lukewarm water
cmiy.Do not usecleansing powders
or other abrasive cleaners.
Careshould be taken in moving
your refrigerator awayfrom the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged,particularly cush-
ioned coverings and those with
embossedsurfaces. Pull the refrig-
erator straight out and return it to
position by pushing it straight in. ‘
Moving your refrigerator in aside
direction mayresult in damage to
your floor covering or refrigerator.
For most efficient operation,
remove the basegrille (see page 4)
and remove the defrost water pan,
then either sweep awayor vacuum
up dust that is
readily accessible.
Thiseasycleaning
operation should
be done at least
once ayear.
Condenser
Pan located behind basegrille
should be cleaned at least once a
year.When reinstalling pan, firmly
push pan ALL THE WAYIN until
it stops.
Disconnect power cord from wall
receptacle, remove all food and
clean and dry the interior.
Secure ali loose items such as
grille, shelves, and storage pans by
taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
upright position on/y during actual
moving and in van. Refrigerator
must be secured in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with blanket.
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FcBrextended vacationsor
absences,shut off power to
refrigerator, turn the numbered
control CT--F,clean interior with
baking sodasolution of one tabk-
spoonof sodato onequartof water.
Wipe dry.Toprevent odors, leave
open box of soda in refrigerator.
Leavedoors open,
For shorter vacations,remove per-
ishablefoods and leavecontrols at
regular settings. However, if room
temperature isexpected to drop
below 60°F. follow same instruc-
tions asfor extended vacations.
If you have an icemaker,move
icemaker manual switch to OFF
position and besure to shut off
water
supply. ON-OFF switch is
the lever ~ocatednear the front
of the icemaker.
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you have a problem, it may be
electrical diagnosis in your
home—
minor.Youmay be able to correct
takesonly minutes for aservice
it yourself. Just use this Problem
technician
to check its entire elec-
Solver to locate your problem and
trical system. No need to unplug,
then follow the
sucmested
move or unload the refrigerator to
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Temperaturecontrol in OFF position.
~ If interior light isnot on, refrigerator maynot be plugged in at wall receptacle.
@If plug is secure and the refrigerator still fails to operate, plug a lamp or a
small appliance into the same outlet to determine if there isa tripped circuit
breaker or burned out fuse.
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~ Modern refrigerators with more storage spaceand a larger freezer
compartment require more operating time.
@Normal when refrigerator isfirst delivered to your home—usually requires
24 hours to completely cool down.
@Large amounts of food placed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen.
@Hot weather—frequent door openings.
@Door left open.
@Temperature controls are set too cold. Refer to instructions for use of
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS on page 5.
~ Griiie and condenser need cleaning. Refer to page 10.
~ Check ENERGY SAVING TIP.Son page 2.
@Temperature control starts and stops motor to maintain even temperatures.
~ if refrigerator vibrates, more than likely it is not resting solidly
OrI the floor
and front roller screws need adjusting or floor isweak or uneven. Refer to
ROLLERS on page 4.
Qif dishes vibrate on SIWWX, try moving them. Slight vibration is normal.
@Defrost water pan rattling, needs to be positioned properly.
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HOTAIR FROM
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REFRIGERATOR
FRESH FOOD
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FOODS
DRY OUT
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
FROST OR ICE
CRYSTALS ON
FROZEN FOOD
@ The high speed compressor motor required to maintain near zero temperatures
in the large freezer compartment may produce higher sound Ieveis than your
oid
refrigerator.
@Normal fan air fio,r+one fan biowscoid air through ti~erefrigerator andfreezer
compartments-another fan cools the compressor motor.
@These NORMAL soundswill aiso be heardfrom time to time:
~Defrost timer sw-itchciicksat defrost.
@Defrost water dripping into drain pan.
* Temperature controi ciicks ON or OFF.
~Refrigerant boiling or gurgiing.
@Crackingor popping of cooling coiis causedbyexpansionandcontraction during
defrost and refrigeration foilowing defrost.
~With automatic icemaker,the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water
running in pipes asicemaker refilis.
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FREEZING
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~ Normal air fiow cooling motor.In the refrigeration process, it is norms/ that heat
be expelled in the areaunder the retrigerato~ Some floor coverings wi// discolor at
these normal andsafeoperating temperatures. Yourfloor covering supplier should
be consulted if you object to this discoloration.
~Temperature controi not set coid enough. Refer to TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
m page 5.
~Warmweather—frequent door openings.
~Door left open for long time.
~Package may be holding door open.
JPackage blocking air duct in freezer compartment.
I Foods not covered, wrapped or sealed properly.
Door may have been left ajar or package holding door open.
Too frequent and too long door openings.
Frost within package is normal.
Heavily loaded freezer compartment can cause reduced air flow
around f~od packages. “
QDoor may have been left ajar.
~ Turn temperature of freezer compartment colder.
BIf the
doors are not opened regulariy, the ice cube freezing rate will be reduced.
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ICECUBES HAVE
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~Old cubes needto be discarded.
@Ice storage bin needsto be emptied and washed.
~ Unsealedpackagesin refrigerator anti/or freezer compartments maybe
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transmitting odor/taste to ice cubes.
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* 1nterior of refrigerator needs cleaning—refer to page10.
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MOISTURE FORMS
ON OUTSIDE OF
REFi?iGERATOR
MOISTURE
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Not unusualduring period of high humidity.
Move the energy savef switch to the right.
* Toofrequent and too long door openings.
@in humidweather aircarries moisture into refrigerator when doors areopened.
s Defrost water pan fu[i, missing Ornot in position.
~ Foodswith strong odors should be tightly covered.
= Check for spoiled food.
~ [nterior needs cieaning. Refer to page 10.
~ Defrost water pan needs cleaning.
* Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator; replace monthiy.
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Our (Xmsumer t3ervices are designed with your needs and wants in mind.
warrantyProtection
Your new appliance is a well designed and engineered See the warranty on the back pageof this book for
product. Before it left the factory, it went through
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You’ll find them in the White Pages under “Hotpoint
Factory Service;’ and in the Yellow Pages under
“Hotpoint Customer Care” Service.”
Service is scheduled at your convenience and the
technician drives a fully-stocked parts service truck
so that, in most cases, the repair can be completed
in one visit.
We’re proud of our service and want you to be
pleased, but if for some reason you are not happy
with the service you receive, here are three steps to
follow for further help.
FIRST,contact the people who serviced your
appliance. Explain why you are not pIeased.In most
cases, this will solve the problem.
NEXT,if you are still not pleased write all the details
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Manager, Consumer Relations
Hotpoint
Appliance Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40225
FINALLY,if your problem is still not resolved, write:
Major Appiiance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
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FLU ONE-YEARWARRANTY
Forone yearfrom date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,parts and servicelabor iri
your hometo repairor replaceany
part of the refrigeratorthat faiIs
becauseof a manufacturing defect.
FULLFIVE-YEARWARRANTY
For five yearsfrom date of original
purchase,we will provide,free of
charge,parts and servicelabor in
your hometo repairor replaceany
part of the sealedrefrigerating
system (thecompressor,conden-
ser,evaporatorand all connecting
tubing) that fails becauseof a
manufacturing defect.
Thiswarranty isextended to the
original purchaserandanysucceed-
ingowner for products purchased
for ordinary home usein the 48
mainlandstates, Hawaiiand
Washington, D.(l. InAlaskathe
warranty isthe sameexcept that it
is LIMITED becauseyou must pay
to ship the product to the service
shopor for the service technician’s
travel coststo your home.
All warranty service will beprovided
by our Factory Service Centers or
by our authorized Customer Care”
servicers during normal working
hours.Check the White Pagesfor
HOTPOINT FACTORYSERVICE.
Look in the Yellow Pagesfor
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SERVICEorGENERAL ELECTRIC-
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DAMAGES.
Ifyou haveaninstallation problem,
contact your dealer or installer.
Youare responsible for providing
adequate electrical, plumbing and
other connecting facilities.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warrantygives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.
To knowwhatyour legalrights areinyour state, consult your localor stateconsumer affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.
Warrantor: General Electric COrnpany
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